The provision of documents to European Union citizens will be simplified by halving processing from 30 to 15 calendar days and reducing the number of documents to be presented.
For instance, EU citizens will no longer be required to produce a health insurance policy or proof of means of subsistence. EU citizens will have the right of residence for a period of five years if such right is requested. The provisions are contained in a draft approved on Wednesday by the Cabinet of Ministers.
According to the authorities, the document will improve the quality of services offered by the Migration and Asylum Bureau, will contribute to the reduction of cases of interpretation of established norms and will facilitate access to the Republic of Moldova for holders of valid accreditation cards, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.
Also, procedures will be facilitated for some categories of foreigners, such as holders of residence permits issued by Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom.
At the same time, in the context of the hybrid war in the region and in order to ensure the order and security of the state, additional filters are required to verify and control foreigners who request a right of residence on the territory of the country, especially with the states with which the Republic of Moldova hasn’t signed any readmission agreements. Thus, citizens of 50 states will be required to obtain a long-stay visa, if they intend to stay on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for more than 90 consecutive days.
